The Cumberland Plateau Stage Race is up for registration. We are looking forward to having everyone come out to the stables and join the madness. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE sign up early as it helps us a great deal with planning food and equipment.

For the next three weeks we will be giving out gift cards to random participants of the CPSR each Friday. The card for this week is $50 to Fleet Feet. We will be announcing the winner on the CPSR FB Page. Be sure to sign up so that you have a chance to win.

The CPSR FB Page is where we will be positing all updates to the race. This year we have added several different payment options, so find what suits you best. Cabins go fast, so be sure to book yours now at EAST FORK STABLES

Near the end of summer Cody Goodwin and I will be running 50 miles of the John Muir Trail in Big South Fork. This trail has been on my radar for some time as it was the first long hike I took in my youth. I can still recall severe pain and blood from blisters on my feet, being scared out of my mind as lightning struck all around our tent, and chiggers galore. It took us four days to finish. I thought, “Why would anyone ever do this?” Two weeks after I could not get the experience out of my head and my love for the outdoors started.

My first concern is not the distance but the fact that I’m running with Cody. It is all I think about when prepping. I want to perform and not be a hassle for my friend. Another thing that worries me is we will have no aid. Cody’s comment was “We’ll just haul our stuff, we won’t need much.” My hand sweating to his response on the keyboard as I try to act cool, “Okay.” I will start posting short updates on the News linkat HardWin if you’re interested in hearing about the sure to be ill-fated HardWin Adventure.

HardWin Projects

Trail Days – Trails are hard to make and even harder to maintain; which is why we need the trail running communities help. Every trail runner should contribute to building trails, so we are going to host a few trail days this year. Please see below if you’re interested. We can be reached at help@hardwinadventures.com

1. Fiery Gizzard Trail – Date TBD

2. Black Toe Run and Sasquatch – September 12, 2015

3. MCTU – December 12, 2015

Project – Camp HardWin

We’re going to build an epic camp for adults. Stay tuned for all the teasers and updates!!!!